New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 15, 1926, Page 17

Iy ||||! i I'L l!ll AT oy 3k Oaless otherwise indicated. thentrical motices and reviews in this colump an written by the oreas agencies tor the respecti “MAN BAIT” AT LYCEUM Tonight concludes the Lyceum’s Marle Prevost in a snappy little comedy drama in which the star has the role of a cheap dance hall employe | whose job it is to look attractive so | that the male patrons will want to | presentation of “Man Bait,” dance with her. In this, point of attraction mark. & good part in the plcture. The companion feature presents Peter the Great, a noted canine star, As the only friend of a homeless little orphan this dog is her sole protector and defender and how well he does extent of bringing in “King* of the Pack.” girl, it, even to the CAPITOL ‘HOUSE OF PHOTOPLAY HITS' TONIGHT ONLY—7:00 and 9:05 “JUST ANOTHER BLONDE"” THURS.—FRI.—SAT. Continuous Women seldom know if it's love —or just infatuation! A drama of a woman who dared tell her husband the truth! Supporting cast includes PERCY MARMONT MALCOLM MCGREGOR WARNER OLAND Companion Feature AYMOND Gmmm A mad and merry yarn of a com- fcal coroner—made to make you laugh! SANTA CLAUS TOY MATINEE SATURDAY Santa Claus Wwill give Xmas toys to the Kiddles. STRAND her chief | is a beauty, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., has amusement company. help when he himself cannot effect a rescue, makes a touching and un- usually strong ‘‘dog picture.” Starting with tomorrow’s matinee Gaston Giass and Wanda Hawley will be featured in “The Midnight Limited” and Priscilla Dean will have the leading part in *“The Dice Woman,” a somewhat mysterious melodrama of the east and west. “DANCE MADNESS” AT PALACE Following tonight's program at the New Palace, Bebe Daniels in “Volcano” and Adolphe Menjou in “A Soctal Celebrity” another highly en- tertaining bill is booked for the last half of this week starting tomorrow. “Dance Madness” starring Conrad Nagle and Claire Windsor is one of the features. “Dance Madness” is a fast, exhilarating comedy, with one situation topping another in rapid succession. Each point s put across without effort, and the gags that are inserted are a part of the plot. Conrad Nagel plays the part of Roger Halladay, a young man who grows tired of his wife because he has seen her too often. He imagines himself in love with a Russian danc- er who is a sensation in Paris. From then on the plot thickens. Nagel plays comedy and drama equally well, and it is refreshing to see him in a role that is different from the type he has been playing recently. Claire Windsor as the wife, gives her best performance. The delightful Hedda Hopper is seen as Valentina the Russian danc- er, being her first siren role on the screen. The companion feature of this program is Jack Hoxle in “The Wild Horse Stampede.” The sixth episode of the “Fighting Hearts" series and the latest News conplete the program. Thursday night Sammy Wells and THE XEW‘ PALACE ALWAYS 2 BIG FEATU RI'S ’I'HUH.. —FKL—S’\T. — CONRAD NAGEL CLAIRE WINDSOR Charleston their way to. Mar- riage only to find life more serious than just a dance in “DANCE MADNESS” EP. 6—FIGHTING HE \RTS] OURRENT NEWS JACK HOXIE in “WILD HORSE STAMPEDE” THURS. NIGHT AMATEURS Always New Talent TONIGHT Bebe Daniels in “Volcano” Adolphe Menjou in “Soclal Celebrity” CO\I’I\G SOON The Most Sensational Thriller “WAR PAINT” Thursday Friday Saturday VAUDEVILLE ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! CLINTON ROONEY with thefr incomparable ENTERTAINERS JULIA ROONEY 1S THE FAMOUS SISTER OF THE FAMOUS PAT ROONEY BUCKRIDEE and CASEY A Symphonic Spectacle with DeSalvo. JOHNNY BERKES with VIRGINIA SULLY “MAYBE, WHO KNOWS” BEN PROSPER & MARET The Inimitable llege Athletes SMITH & WALTON SISTERS ON THE STRAND SCREEN !t WARNER BAXTER “THE GREAT GATSBY” By F. SCOIT FITZGERALD TONIGHT—THOMAS MEIGH. LEY & CC THE ROWL] SINGERS, LEW & MADELIN in “THE CANADIAN,” PET- JACK JOYCE, HEMSTREET WILSON, HARRY COLEMAN. his amateurs will be added to the program, AT THE STRAND Tonight marks the final showing of Thomas Meighan in “The Cana- dian” and the following vaudeville hits: Arthur Peltey & Co., Lew and Madeline Wilson; the Hemstreet Singers; the Rowells; Harry Cole- man & Co., and Jack Joyce. The new Dbill tomorrow brings to the Strand, the famous aggregation of Julia Rooney and Walter Clinton and their orchestra. Miss Rooney is the sister of the famous Pat Rooney. Other acts on the vaudeville bill for Thursday include, Ben Smith, Prosper and Maret; Buckridge and Casey and Johnny Berkes with Vir- ginia Sully. for the last half of this week will be the screen version of F. Scott Fitz- gerald’s novel, “The Great Gatshy” starring Warner Baxter and an ex- cellent cast. Seats for the gala midnight show to be staged at the Strand will be placed on sale Monday morning at 10 o'clock. CORINNE GRIFFITH, CAPITOL A novel solution to an old prob- lem is offered by Corinne Griffith in her First National release, fatuation,” which comes Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the Capitol theater. The problem is the wife and the solution is the ancient one used by the old Romans. When the slightest taint of sus- picion attached to the good name of & Roman dame, her spouse im- mediately ousted her from his bed and board. In “Infatuation,” which is based on W. success, ‘“Caesar's Wife, lected flirts and the method suggests itself to the hus- band. But he rejects it in favor of —but it is heartless to give away the story. Irving Cummings directed and Albert LeVino made the adapta- tion. Supporting the star are Percy Marmont, Malcolm Gregor, Warner Oland, Leota Lor- raine, Claire DuBrey, Martha Mat- tax and Clarissa Selwynne. the neg- the popular comedian Raymond Griffith in his new comedy hit “You'd Be Surprised. Beginning Sunday night the at- traction for the first half of the| week will offer “Devil's Island,” a; tale of the famous French settlement with Pauline Frederick in the leading role. PARSONS, HARTFORD | That a musical production can be | ctean, | tertaining has | forcetully case of “The Vagabond King. | the famous “Student Prince | year ago, its story is beautiful, cul- | tural and | never | pathos, romance and adventures, al- | | story, the famous Justin Hutly Me- one of the greatest of its time, and | | now, with its narrative set to beau- Hus Rudolf Friml, its moods and | inmelodies that are hummed, sung sons’, where large audiences hard to surpass. 2:15 and evening at 5. “MAYTIME IN ERIN” TONIGHT | The final rehearsal for “Maytime Lyceum theater by the St. Joseph der the direction of John F. han, coach. John J. Crean, organ- ist at St. Mary's church and direc- tor of the music for the show, an- LYCEUM THEATER WED. and THURS. Dec. 15 and 16 “Maytime in Erin’ By ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY PLAYERS Reserved Seats 75c¢, $1, $1.50 Rush Seats 50c OPENS'8:20 SHARP Mary Lewis SOPRANO Metropolitan Opera Co. CAPITOL THEATER DECEMBER 19TH SUNDAY AFTERNOON Prices—$1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Tickets at C. L. PIERCE & CO. from Tuesday Dec. 14th on. CAPITOL Ponlnefederc DEVILS ISLAYD ) lh(:&y Lesch LEAH BAIRD ~ BEGINNING SUNDAY NIGHT The feature photoplay | “In.| lat the Y. W. Somerset Maugham's stage | Caesarean | Mac-| in Erin” to be presented this eve-| ning and tomorrow evening in the | players, was held last evening un-| Calla- 'LARGE ESTATES FILED | which begins January 18 | tinues for 10 wholesome and intensely en-I been more | First Baptist church, demonstrated than in the | on " Like | Florence.” of a | subject | well by Mr. educational, comprising | the excelence of his style. | all those desirable elements of love, | [ titw music by the Bohemian gen. | the next me sentiments are delightfully depicted | | prayer offered by Re and whistled. The company at Par- | have | Rev. been assembling this week, would be | mond N. Gilman, Rev. Theodore A. | Matinee today at| Greene, Rev. | ter of the Community He told of the suc- | | Ensign nounces that the following will be rendered by the sololsts, Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Solomon, Helen Brennan and Matt. Callahan: “Some Day,” “Little Town in the 0ld County Down,” “It's the Littl Bit of Irish,” “The Girl in Donegal, “A Puff O' Mc Pipe and a Song. “Mother's Pasley Shawl” “Myselt I'm a Pilgrim in Loveland.” Thes: songs are a part of the play as pre sented by Walter Scanlan. The committee announces that only a few seats remain unsold for each evening, and the financial Success of the affair is assured. The cur- tain will rise at 8.20 sharp each evening, and no one will be seated while the first act is in progress. PROTESTANTS HERE songs Plays Amaroor Swain in St. Joseph’s Drama MAY TAKE CENSUS (Question to Be Decided by Min- isters’ Association The Prostestant Ministers associ- ation in regular meeting yesterday, C. A, heard a paper Willlam Ross of the read by Rev. | First Baptist church, and considered neglected | many items of husiness. Rev. G. H. Schneck was elected moderator of the meeting. He intro- duced Frederick Minor of the Con- necticut Bible society, the matter of taking a religious cen sus among the Protestants of the city, beginning next month. His or- ganization conducted a similar sur- vey of New Britain 12 years ago and seven years ago. Final action was not taken upon this matter. It will be definitely decided at the next meeting, January 4. Rev. Warren M. Blodgett, minis- ter of religious education, First Church of Christ, presented the mat- Leadership training school. cessful operation of this mnormal ' school for the training of teachers of religion during ifs first term The companion feature will ofter | Which closed last night. There were | | 47 regularly enrolled students pay- ng a tuition fee of $5.00 each. Over 50 per cent of these students earned credit toward a diploma. The school was practically self-supporting fi- nancially. Mr. Blodgett made an ap penal| peal for an enlistment of teachers in the school for the second term d con- Tuesday the First consecutivi evenings, meeting in Church chapel. Rev. William Ross, pastor of the read a paper “Savonarola, the Martyr of This difficult historical was handled exceptionally Ross who is noted for Dr. T. Eben Recks, a guest of Rev. Theodore A. Greene, presented the Ways with a thrlll or a charm. The | matter of pastoral calling upon Pro- tstant patients at New Britain Gen- | Carthy's “If I Were King,” proved | eral hospital. Dr. Reeks accepted an !invitation of the Protestant Minis- ! ters association to read a paper at g, January 4. The meeting was Ir. Schneck and guests William Ross, Rev. Ray- The following mini were present: Rev Samuel Sutcliffe, G ve H. Carl Frederickson, ‘Warren M. Blodgett, Irederic L. Fay, R M. W. Gaudian, Rev. | samuel ke, Rev Dr. George W C. Hill, Dr. T. e S, vant H. Hadidian, Armenian ister, First Church of Christ, erick Minor, Connecticut Bible clety. Schneck, 50- IN GOURT DURING 1926 of William H. Corbin Appealsal Property Valued At $354,922 Tops Year’s Record Many estates showing high valu- ations were appraised and repor in probate court in the calend: year of 1926 which now has little more than two wecks to run. Among the highest are the fol- lowing: George B. Norton, $324,117; Dr. Henry T. Bray, $242.453; Georg W. Klett, $310,997; Allan C. Mc- Kinnie, $216,862; Rudolph Simon, $324,049.7 Mathias Sandberg, $117,190.14; Edward H. Davison, $349,773; William H. Corbin, $354,- ZIONIST DISTRICT ELECTS Louls Kirschmit Choscn President at Annual Meeting—Plans for Mem- bership Campaign Discussed. At the annual meeting of the New Britain Zionist district last night at Talmud Torah hall, Louis Kirschnit was elected president for the coming year. Other officers elected were as follows: Vice-presidents, Raymond Beatman and Meyer Goldsmith; fi- nanclal secretary, Nathan Schooler; recording secretary, David Specter; national fund committee, Gans, chairman; Jonas Goldsmith, David Rachlin; membership com- mitee, Aaron B. Winn; Raymond Beatman, Nathan Schooler; speak- ers’ committee, Dr. Morris M. Dunn, Irving R. Rachlin. Mr. Rachlin presided at the meet- ing at which plans were discussed for a vigorous membership cam- paign. READ HERALD CLA FIED ADS FOR YOUR WANTS PARSON THE VAGABOND KING Based upon McCarthy’s “IF I WERE imsu." Cast and chorus of 125. Or- froNiGuT, 8:15 MAT. SATURDAY ! chestra of 35. N. Y. Cast and Production 5c-$3.45. Wed Mat. 50¢-$2.30 Sat. Mat, 50c-$2.88 Eve. who presented ! closed with a |t George L. | FRED GENNETTE | | | | | | Tred Gennette who of the lover of Molly 1 time in Erin, part as Jac i the Nolan. I the city, a member of the High School Frat, Delta Xi, and was president of th mid-year graduating claes of 192 INQUISITIVE HAID SOLVES MYSTERY Mrs. Christie, English Writer, L Is Found in Small Hotel Harrogate, York, gland, Dec. 15 (P—Curiosity of a mald servant at a Harrogate has brought a solution of a mystery that puzzled ¢ authorities and held the interest of all England 'or | more than a week Agatha Clari er of detective her strange di home in Sinn’ i of December 3, was located yester- | day through the inquisitiveness of this servant. The employe noticed |a similarity between the woman, red at the hotel as eele, and published aits nf the missing author, for {whom a cou ywide search had been under way, even to the extent of dragging lakes and ponds near ( her homne. Reason Is Mystery | To the mystery of the disappear- rance of Mrs. Christie, however, equal mystery has succe eded—vhat prompted her withdrawal to com- | parative seclusion. The question is being asked whether it was due to uncontrollable stimulus, such s mental derangement or whether peared with the de- intention of puttir - Christie, a V\rll» ssing since rance from h the night liberate ct her k to engineer a successful disappea inee. Since Mrs. Christie’s abandoned automobile was found on a retch near her home the morning after her disappearance, the local authorities had been completely baffled. When word came from the hotel, Colonel Archibald Christie hurried to Harrogate, and after a reunion with his wife he announced that he was very positive she had | completely lost her money and was i-vmv are of her own identity, al- that 1 though he said she recognized him. |Some of the guests at the where she registered on the very night of her disappearance, sha el Christie’s views. They men- \wm among other things that sh told of having lately lost a child | when the fact is that her only c!‘ilrl‘ |is safe at home. Her conduct at the hotel w vs normal and cheerful ! She joined thout rassment in conversations, nd music, and went into town hop. But, it is pointed out, appeared to show special interest in the newspapers, all of which fea tured her disappearance. Although she arrived with minimum baggage. she seemed to possess abundant mone; She bought dresses and al- s appeared at dinner in a good evening gown. Now that it has been shown that Mrs. Christie did not perish on the Surrey downs, as had been gener ly assumed, the people are begin- ning to ask why such prominence | was glven to her disappe while scores of similar cases in land annually pass with little notice. " NEWINGTON NEWS of the at the Middle- Bur s al- w embar- to she The regular meeting Grange was held last night hall. Cromwell, Plainville town, West Hartford and were the visiting Granges. | wedding was staged by three bers of the local Grange of Mr. and Mrs, Edwin B. of Berlin, who celebrated thei anniversary yesterday. C. {rows was the bride. Mrs, Stohl, the room, and Mrs. E. | Schmidt, the clergyman. Mrs ert Dessell ple the march, Deputy U. §. Marshal A | Marsh and Mrs. Marsh were also | present. Mr. and Mrs. M will celebrate thelr 35th anniversary to- mem- Adams 33rd Bar- Everett P, s the part | is well adapted to his! Hydropathic hotel | hotel, | Ruests | | Admi games | | Norfolk navy yard from a success | imately A mock | in honor | P.| Rob- | wedding | 1926. — e ARREST GEM THIEF 50 diamonds, a diamond ring, |a gold cidarette case, gold match o }c e, and gold bar pin as having been recovered from him. -They ab Alleged Crook | | claim he has a police record in Eng- | land as well as this country. | Detectives who arrested him de- Marie's Jewels, | clare that when Queen Marie was | visiting the United States Alderson | attempted to enter the home of & family she visited for the purpose of stealing the royal jewels, but was prevented by the heavy guard as- signed to her protection. will be December |day. A C [ with given Tuesday 28 at the hall Children of the members will put on the program he evening, and ten cent gifts xchanged. A dance is also| 5 being run at the hall Friday, nm[ Saillsto - ave Woled A torSpaal 117, in charge of Harold G. Lucas| and Mrs. James W. Parker, party evening, New York Police Na De be 5 (P—. prof man who | | | New York, : C| ional tea ims to aster, but who is ace having mpted to rie of the royal Runi s arrested e early > robbe of near from Samuel Ir The Ald B. Proudman a bout 35 per cen s have been paid However, the taxes are| in faster and a great ma spected to pay today, t day. | Tax Collector E. reports t} :d by police 1t of tod, Rangers Forced to Stop Hunt for Wild Horses Pocatello, Idaho, Dec. 15 (B — Scores of wild horses ordered shot before Christmas by forest rangers because of their invasion of ranges needed for sheep and cattle, have n granted a stay of execution. Recont b ards filled passes and wade travel between ranges virtu- v impossible, forcing the rangers to cancel a series of hunts planncd for this month in the Cache na- tional forest. man gave on and h tly he is we describe man bu after| type. He was ¢ eaving th Superior court tomorrow morning' will her the tase of Isaiah %ebove and his chauffeur, Rufus Woods of w York city. Both are ch. vith cvading responsibility drove away from an accident on the turnpike near the Circle which resulted in the death of Mrs.| Arthur Young of Exeter, N. H., on |} the night of November 4. | floor. Police list 1% in the fasion where It rtment on the a 00 $1,500 bracelet set | Mrs. Royal B. Doane entertai ed | : Maple Hill Bridge club at her home on Frederick street yest afternoon. Mrs. William A, We of New Britain, Mrs. Nelson E. | Mann and Mrs. Leonie Kingsley were awarded the prizes. the The case of H 150 Main street wo weeks ago b Kelly on a cha ponsibility after having way when he struck Mict Ginnis on the Berlln Turnpike, is| scheduled to come before Justice of the Peace C. S. Barrows in the town court tonight. However, McGinnis is still unable to appear and since ‘ he is the only witness, it is probable that the case will be continued. Mr. Barrows will confer with the state police today in order to scttle the matter. Should the case be heard tonight, Hanson will be represented | by Judge Willlam F. Mangan. {NEGRO CHOIR WILL SING | AT KIWANIS CLUB PARTY gherg Hanson of Hartford rested tate Policeman of evading Can C])mfinjasvbe W//y (eli # MOTHE fice: this) You can rest assured that HER Christmas will be “Merrie” if you give her the wonderful new Hoover. Why the Hoover? Because it is twice as efficient as any “vacuum cleaner.” * Don’t be deceived by the “almost as good,” or the “very much like the Hoover” cleaners, . GIVE HER THE HOOVER And ; YOU GIVE HER THE BEST. | | Southern Spirituals and Plantation Melodies to Feature Christmas Program Wednesday. A program of Negro spirituals and | plantation melodies by the choir of the A. M. E. Zion church will be a feature of the Christmas party and meeting of the Kiwanis club next Monday noon. Arrangements were | made today by President J. M. Ward | of the Kiwanis club and Rev. L. F. | Alston of the church, The A, M. E. Zion church cholr | has a reputation tor chorus and quartet singing in this vicinity and | has done concert singing in nearby |towns. The members have made no | public appearances in this city ex- | cept in their own church. | The program will include a Christmas party with toys and pro- bably a Santa Claus. HOOVER FEATURES Powerful and durable ball bearing motor. Requires no oiling. Report New Plot to Murder King Alfonso London, Dec. 15 (A—A new con- ¢ to assassinate King Alfons: | of Spain and the Spanish Premier, | General Primo De Rivera, Darcelona despateh to the Daily press, was discovered last week in |8 Madrid. Thirtcen anarchists were | arrested in a suburb of the capital, | and numerous other arrests follow- | ed throughout the country. One of | those arrested was shot while trying to escape. 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